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The Soul of the Good Thief (L'âme du bon Larron)

Portfolio/Series: The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ (La Vie de Notre-Seigneur Jésus-Christ)
Artist: James Tissot, French, 1836-1902
Medium: Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper
Place Made: France
Dates: 1886-1894
Dimensions: Image: 10 9/16 x 6 15/16 in. (26.8 x 17.6 cm) Sheet: 10 9/16 x 6 15/16 in. (26.8 x 17.6 cm)
Signature: Bottom left: "J.J. Tissot"
Collections: European Art
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 00.159.314
Credit Line: Purchased by public subscription
Image: Overall, 00.159.314_PS1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2007

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